Stock market today: Asian markets, oil lower as recession fears, debt ceiling darken outlook
Asian shares are mostly lower though Tokyo's benchmark has gained after a decline Friday on Wall Street driven by renewed worries over a possible recession
2023-05-15 11:56
Guest nations at the G-7 reflect outreach to developing countries, worries over China, Russia
During this week’s summit of the leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies in Hiroshima, you’ll also see eight other guest nations engaging in a flurry of diplomacy with Japan and others
2023-05-15 09:51
Italy’s Exports to China Are Booming and It’s Not Clear Why
Italy’s exports to China have tripled in little more than a year. The problem is, even the experts
2023-05-15 09:46
Head of Japanese entertainment company mired in sex abuse scandal apologizes, promises fix
The head of a major Japanese boys-group talent agency has released a YouTube video apologizing for the sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated by her predecessor and promised to prevent a recurrence
2023-05-15 08:59
China Opens New Channel Giving Access to $3 Trillion Swap Market
Global investors seeking to trade China’s reopening will have a new strategic tool from Monday: onshore interest-rate swaps
2023-05-15 07:47
Renters Outside London Paying Over £1,000 a Month for First Time
Spending four figures a month on rent is a typical sacrifice for Londoners. Now it’s becoming the norm
2023-05-15 07:23
Hong Kong Mortgage Frenzy Sees Banks Go Big on Cash Handouts
Fierce competition for new mortgage customers is driving banks in Hong Kong to offer the highest cash rebates
2023-05-15 06:53
Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week
Grains prices will once again be a central focus in commodities markets this week after the latest talks
2023-05-15 06:18
Biden, congressional leaders likely to meet Tuesday for talks on raising the debt limit
President Joe Biden says he and congressional leaders will likely resume talks on Tuesday at the White House over the debt limit as the nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight
2023-05-15 06:15
Pop acts sing for glory at Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, with Ukraine in spotlight
The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off in Liverpool
2023-05-15 05:52
Poland's ruling party leader promises voters more benefits ahead of fall election
The leader of Poland’s conservative ruling party has promised voters a range of new benefits, including a large increase in a popular cash benefit for families with children
2023-05-15 04:58
Macron Asks Business to ‘Choose France’ as He Seeks Agenda Reset
French President Emmanuel Macron has invited about 200 global business leaders to Versailles on Monday, showcasing his foreign
2023-05-15 03:20